Ministers arrive at Downing Street for a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer before the House of Commons pauses for Easter recess.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing international and domestic pressure to officially recognize the state of Palestine. Following Franceâs bold move and mounting calls from within his own cabinet, Starmer now claims recognition is inevitable, declaring Palestinian statehood an âinalienable right.â However, he stopped short of providing a timeline, raising questions over the UKâs real intent.
In the backdrop of the catastrophic Gaza crisis, where over 38,000 have died and thousands more are displaced, Starmer pledged humanitarian aid, child evacuations, and renewed diplomatic efforts. Yet critics argue that his words fall short without clear policy moves. As Macron gains global support for Franceâs recognition, eyes are now fixed on whether Starmer will act â or delay. The Gaza warâs horrors have intensified demands for urgent Western action. Is the UKâs recognition promise just lip service?
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A charity has warned 25% of young children and pregnant women in Gaza are now malnourished, with Sir Keir Starmer vowing to evacuate children who need "critical.. Sky News
Parliament may have shut up shop for a six-week summer break, but MPs and the French president are turning up the heat on Sir Keir Starmer over the Middle East. Sky News
Donald Trump has landed in Scotland ahead of a four-day trip, which includes high-level meetings, praising Sir Keir Starmer as "a good man" but also calling.. Sky News
Ministers leave 10 Downing Street, London, after a cabinet meeting. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive in 10 Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer hosts German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the Prime Minister seeks to boost ties on defence and tackling people smuggling operations. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer is reported to have suspended a number of rebellious MPs. Brian Leishman, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchcliff voted against the Governmentâs planned welfare reforms as part of a wider rebellion earlier this month, and all were first elected at last yearâs election. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers depart after a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
''The situation on the ground in Gaza is intolerable '' said Sir Keir Starmer, appearing before the Liaison Committee in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister said he is working hard with allies to bring about a ceasefire but it is ''not straightforward'' before a panel of senior MPs. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking in the House of Commons today, Sir Keir Starmer said ex-ministers in the previous Conservative government have âserious questions to answerâ about the Afghan data breach which resulted in a ÂŁ850 million secret relocation scheme and an unprecedented legal gagging order. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking in the House of Commons, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper insisted the UK-France return deal would âfundamentally undermineâ the smugglers organising the crossings.
Under the pilot scheme, for each small boat migrant sent back across the English Channel, an asylum seeker will be allowed to enter the UK from France under a legal route.
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Donald Trump will be hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle during his unprecedented second state visit to the UK from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace said. The House of Commons will not be sitting at the time of the visit as it will be in recess for party conference season, meaning the US president will not be able to address Parliament as French president Emmanuel Macron did in July. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Richard Fuller, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said: âWe always welcome leaders of allied countries such as France last week and the United States to the United Kingdom. I think that's a perfectly reasonable thing for the speaker to agree to.â The US president will be accompanied by his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, on his state visit to the UK from September 17 to 19. The House of Commons will not be sitting at the time of Mr Trumpâs visit as it will be in recess for party conference season. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended Labour's record on returning asylum seekers and criticised Reform UK for ''continuously attacking'' the police. It comes as the Chief Constable of Essex Police has denied that officers drove counter-protesters to a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers after claims made by Nigel Farage. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has announced a public inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave - one of the worst days of violence during the 1984-85 Minersâ Strike. Campaigners have long fought for an investigation into South Yorkshire Policeâs actions during and after the clashes at the Orgreave Coking Plant in June 1984. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says concerns âhave been left unanswered for decades, and we must now establish what happened.â Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper hails the new âone in, one outâ agreement with France on illegal migrant Channel crossings, following âsix-seven years of small-boats chaosâ. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group is about protecting national security, rather than preventing the "lawful right to protest". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal formally signed the UK-India trade agreement in the great hall of Chequers. The deal is set to be worth ÂŁ6 billion in investment for the British economy and increase efforts to tackle illegal migration and organised crime. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refuted claims that new UK-India trade will lead to British workers being undercut by Indian migrants. Speaking at Chequers, Mr Reynolds said: ''There's nothing in this deal that has an impact on immigration long-term.''
The UK-India trade deal is understood to be the largest of its kind for its economic impact on Britain, resulting in 2,200 jobs across the country and ÂŁ6 billion investment by British and Indian businesses. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has launched a review into parental leave as the current system has been criticised. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the Government will look at the whole system, including maternity leave and paternity leave, to see how it can be improved.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds visit a business in Nuneaton to promote the governmentâs new industrial strategy Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The business secretary has reacted to the news the US has struck three nuclear sites in Iran. Jonathan Reynolds said the government "supports the prevention of the Iranian Regime having a nuclear weapon".
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England fans erupt with joy as the Lionesses pull level against Spain in the UEFA Womenâs Euro 2025 final. Cheers, hugs, and flares of hope light up fan zones across the UK as the match hangs in the balance. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Spain take the lead in the UEFA Womenâs Euro 2025 final, sending England supporters to disappointment and tension as they go 1-0 down in Basel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England fans in London share their excitement and nerves ahead of the Lionesses' showdown with Spain in the UEFA Womenâs Euro 2025 final in Basel.
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Protesters and counter-demonstrators gathered in Epping near The Bell Hotel, which is being used to house migrants. A group carrying Union flags was seen outside the site. Police have imposed restrictions to prevent violence or disorder ahead of further protests expected later in the day. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
President Donald Trump has been spotted playing a round of golf at his Turnberry course in Scotland, as part of a four-day visit to the UK. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump were deep in conversation before the North Atlantic Council plenary meeting during the Nato Summit at the Hague, Netherlands.
Sir Keir Starmer entered Wednesdayâs meeting alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Secretary John Healey, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mr Healey hails the UK's committment to buy a fleet of new fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapon. John Healey attends the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defence investment plan that raises target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK's nuclear weapons centre in Berkshire is set to be expanded, the defence secretary has said. John Healey visited the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Aldermaston to mark its 75th anniversary, saying the site is providing security for "generations to come".
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John Healey says it is a âdangerous moment for the entire regionâ as tensions escalate in the Middle East with Iran and Israel exchanging strikes. Speaking at RUSI, the defence secretary says the government has âgrave concernsâ over Iranâs nuclear programme and outlines defence measures the government is taking regarding the conflict.
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It was "shadowy" of the government to reveal Angela Rayner warned about the threat to social cohesion in a "readout", Harriet Harman has said. Sky News
Angela Rayner says the news that Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has died in a car accident is "heartbreaking". The deputy prime minister says she was in Liverpool for a local government conference when she heard the news, before visiting Anfield to lay flowers. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner brands shadow home secretary Chris Philp "Johnny Come Lately", after he accuses the government of prioritising immigrants over young people when it comes to housing. In a back and forth in the Commons, Mr Philp claims landlords are being offered "above market deals" to secure properties for "illegal immigrants". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs depart after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner while Sir Keir Starmer is at the G7 Summit.
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MPs arrive for a Cabinet meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner while Sir Keir Starmer is at the G7 Summit. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers avoid questions about the increase in the National Living Wage as they arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
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